Complete Androgen Insensitivity Flashcards
0
Q
Signs and symptoms
A
Mostly female external characteristics or both male and female
No uterus
Infertile
Female gender identity
Undescended testes
Absent or sparse hair on pubic area and under arms
Normal breast development
1
Q
Genetics
A
Males XY
No production of androgens
1/20 000
X linked recessive
2
Q
Incomplete
A
Partially sensitive to androgens
Infertile
Possibly normal sex characteristics with vagina but no cervix or uterus
Inguinal hernia with testes
Normal breast development
Male may still develop breast enlargement at puberty
3
Q
Treatment
A
Remove testicles for risk of malignancy
Estrogen replacement after puberty
Gender reassignment
4
Q
Complications
A
Infertility
Psycological and social issues
Testicular cancer
